Forecast error

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005711",
  "term": "Forecast error",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The difference between a predicted meteorological variable and the observed value of that variable at the forecast time and location. This discrepancy quantifies the accuracy of a forecast, with smaller errors indicating better performance. Forecast errors can be systematic, representing a consistent bias, or random, reflecting unpredictable atmospheric variability.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/forecast-error/"
}